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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.24, 135.28 and 59.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.24, 135.28 and 59.86 is: 89.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.24 : 135.28 = 59.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.24/135.28 = 59.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.24x = 135.28 × 59.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.24x = 8,097.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,097.86/90.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.74

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